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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.23, 4,064.00 and 860.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.23, 4,064.00 and 860.49 is: 1,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.23 : 4,064.00 = 860.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.23/4,064.00 = 860.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.23x = 4,064.00 × 860.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.23x = 3,497,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,027.06/2,709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.79

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